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receipt
Definition:
(nou) the act of receiving (nou) an acknowledgment (usually tangible) that payment has been made
Phonetic Transcription:
rɪˈsiːt
Examples:
The bank denied the receipt of any such money.
The signature is on the bottom of that receipt.
The design of the receipt is likely not copyrighted.
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Common mistakes of receipt pronunciation
- Misplacing the "p": Many people pronounce "receipt" as /rɪˈsiːpɪt/ instead of /rɪˈsiːt/. This leads to confusion since the "p" is silent. Tip: Remember that "receipt" has a silent "p" and focus on the "t" sound at the end.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some learners say "receipt" with an incorrect vowel sound, pronouncing it as /rɪˈsɛɪt/. This differs from the correct pronunciation /rɪˈsiːt/. Tip: Practice the long "ee" sound in "receipt" to ensure clarity.
- Stressing the wrong syllable: A common error is stressing the first syllable, saying "RECEIPT" instead of the correct stress on the second syllable, /rɪˈsiːt/. Tip: Emphasize the second syllable to sound more natural and accurate.
- Adding an extra syllable: Some speakers mistakenly add an extra syllable, pronouncing "receipt" as /rɪˈsiːpɪt/. This makes the word longer than it should be. Tip: Focus on pronouncing "receipt" with just two syllables, /rɪˈsiːt/.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners often confuse "receipt" with "recipe," leading to mispronunciation. "Recipe" is pronounced /ˈrɛsɪpi/, while "receipt" is /rɪˈsiːt/. Tip: Familiarize yourself with the differences in vowel sounds and syllable stress to avoid mix-ups.